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Terminology.
Defining what the terms Desi, TCK and DESI TCK mean.
Fair & Lovely; Dark & Beautiful
Discussing the unfairness of beauty standards in non-white cultures.
18 Hours Without Food
Reflecting on the Holy month of Ramadan, and one's ability to do anything when they put their mind to it.
Identity
Reflecting on wearing a niqaab as a "social experiment", and certain injustices within Saudi culture.
Soundtrack of Our Lives
A list of songs that TCK's will be able to relate to.
All Too Well (a poem)
A poem about saying goodbye to a loved one at the airport (this poem was about my mom, specifically).
Hiraeth by Raneem Aldroubi
Guest article by Raneem AlDroubi; discussing the war in Syria and how it has affected her.
Flying 101
Information, tips, tricks, and life hacks related to flying.
You Know You're a TCK When...
"Buzzfeed" style post with a list of things related to TCK's.
1 AM Thoughts
A post I wrote on my birthday after a tragic event in my passport country, Pakistan.
What is it Really Like...
A post stating that I will be starting a series called "What is it really like" to live in ______.
WIIRL: Saudi Arabia
What is it really like to live in Saudi Arabia?
WIIRL: England
What is it really like to live in England?
WIIRL: Italy
What is it really like to live in Italy?
WIIRL: Jordan
What is it really like to live in Jordan?
A Personal Update
An update about my life.
WIIRL: Saudi Aramco Camps
Deleted/removed post, about what it is really like to live in a Saudi Aramco camp. Will reupload on a later date.
WIIRL: Islamabad, Pakistan
What is it really like to live in Islamabad, Pakistan.
WIIRL: "Small-Town" Pennsylvania
What is it really like to live in small-town Pennsylvania.
My Hijab Story: a 1-Year Reflection
One-year reflection on my hijab journey.
"How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard?"
A post about how lonely the TCK lifestyle is / can be.
"An Open Letter to my Long-Lost Best Friend" by Dina El-baradie
Guest article (letter) by Dina El-Beradi about growing apart from your best friend.
Imagine
A short piece; me reflecting on what the world could be like without boarders.
Through The Looking Glass
Reflections about people assuming where I am from.
November 03rd, 2016
Don't Let Me Get Me - Pink; Posted this song because it was a reflection of how I was feeling about my life as a TCK at the time.
Kagaz Ki Kashti
Dedicated to my Nani (grandmother), who passed away.
Just keep swimming.
A personal reflection on the year 2016.
A universe inside me.
My favorite art piece, "The Phenomenon of Floating" by Rob Gonsalves.
A note on terminology...
My reasons for titling my blog "Diary of a Desi TCK"
My Thoughts on War, Violence, and All Things Evil.
A short piece about my thoughts on war and violence.
The Scientist.
50 random facts about me.
Two; Hijabi FAQ.
Reflecting on my 2nd year wearing the hijab, as well as answering people's questions about my hijab journey.
Home: 1
Talking about Islamabad, Pakistan, and why I think of it as "home".
Home: 2
Talking about Udhailiyah, Saudi Arabia, and why I think of it as "home".
Me Too.
Sharing my #MeToo statements, and discussing how sexual abuse, assault, and harassment are global issues.
It. Goes. On.
Reflecting on graduate school and how difficult part of this journey has been for me, while also highlighting the importance of reaching out to people you love / who love you during difficult moments.
Life Update.
General life update.
TCK's and Education
Discussing issues surrounding education and the TCK lifestyle. Recommendations and resources included.
Swimming.
A poem I wrote inspired by a friend of mine's icy-blue eyes.
WIIRL: Philadelphia
A post about what it is really like to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Home: 3
A post about my love towards my third home, England.
COCONUT
A poem discussing what it means to be a "coconut", and the #DiasporaBlues that accompany it.
DEAR ME, LOVE ME
An open letter written to 11-year-old me by 25-year-old me.
the little things
A list of some of the "little things" that get overlooked about the TCK lifestyle, such as how TCKs and TCAs often don't have stable healthcare.
Tomorrow is a mystery
A post of me letting my mind and fingers wander, and discuss how scary yet exciting the thought of settling down one day can be.
what i've been up to these past three years
Exactly as the title describes, this is a little life-update / post about what I've been up to these past three years in grad school.
look up.
A poem about the phenomenon of looking into infinity, when you look up at the sky.
Sunburst; Frostbite
A short poem about how relationships can change as quickly as the changing of the seasons.
MOON CHILD
Another poem about my love for the moon, and how safe I feel knowing she's watching over me.
PARALLEL SANDWICH
Me, imagining what my life would be like if I grew up in my passport country and did not live the TCK life.
Insomnia
A short poem about not being able to sleep.
The summer of 11:11S
An insight into my summer, my mind, and my heart.
Inside The Life of a TCK
A glimpse into the life of a TCK.
Kaleidoscope
A poem about falling in love with autumn.
25.
A poem about dancing in the rain.
"When I waked, I cried to dream again." - Shakespeare
Diary entry of me exploring my love and adoration for the sky.
The Essence of Me
An analysis of my essence.
Jet lagged.
A short post essentially telling the world that I haven't seen my loved ones in 1+ years, and that I miss them dearly.
Sundaze
A short post about a topic I discuss frequently: the curse of having so many loved ones, but being far away from them all.
Constants.
About the people and things that help me stay grounded when I feel like I'm living a million parallel lives.
Ghosts of You.
A piece about how it feels like ghosts haunt my lonesome apartment after loved ones leave. Dedicated to my parents.
Random Thoughts on a Random Sunday
Stream of randomness and mini update of where I've been in the past two years.
Long Distance Situationship Hacks
Hacks to help maintain your long distance situationship and even help it thrive, until you can be reunited again.